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Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the High-Performance Work System Scale (HPWS-K)

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  • Hyesun Kim

    (Department of Nursing, Hyejeon College, Hongseong 32244, Korea)

  • Kawoun Seo

    (Department of Science of Nursing, Joongbu University, Geumsan 32713, Korea)

  • Taejeong Jang

    (Department of Nursing, Woosuk University, Wanju-gun 55338, Korea)

Abstract

The application of the concept of high-performance work system (HPWS) to nurses can improve the quality of nursing care by enhancing nurse supply and patient safety culture. This study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the HPWS Scale (HPWS-K) and verify its adequacy for measuring HPWS within the context of nurses working in Korean hospitals. Data analyses were performed by using data from 214 nurses engaged in patient care in Korean general hospitals with over 300 beds, with SPSS version 22.0 and AMOS version 26.0 software. The data collected were translated into Korean and the adapted Korean version was back-translated into English by bilingual nursing professionals. The content validity of the HPWS-K was tested by administering it to 10 participants, and the collected data underwent reliability and validity testing. In the exploratory factor analysis, the total variance explained was 49.97%, and the instrument’s reliability (Cronbach’s α) was 0.87. A one-factor confirmatory factor analysis showed an acceptable model fit. The results confirmed the feasibility of using the HPWS-K with Korean nurses, and its application in this context is expected to contribute to creating a safe and effective healthcare environment in Korea.

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  • Hyesun Kim & Kawoun Seo & Taejeong Jang, 2022. "Reliability and Validity of the Korean Version of the High-Performance Work System Scale (HPWS-K)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-10, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:20:p:13708-:d:949859
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